Betty Sanders Whitt Obituary
We bid farewell to Betty Sanders Whitt of Americus, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 5, 2026 at the age of 92. Betty touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Manley and Clara Manley; her siblings, Sue Schwartz, Wink Manley and Bobby Manley; her former husband Clarence Esco Sanders; and her husband Ellison Leroy Whitt, Sr..
She is survived by: her children, Patti Sanders Reid (Jim) of Americus, Ann Sanders Beaver (John) of Americus, Gary Sanders (Kim) of Montrose, GA and Greg Sanders (Tory) of Cary, NC.; her stepchildren, Gale Owen (Ferrell), Peter Whitt (Martha Ann), Lisa Yoder (Harley), Tim Whitt (Yoder (Nathan)), Lee Whitt (Miriam), Prudence Yoder (Floyd), Julie Ward (Michael) and Becky Whitt; her sister Dorothy Mullinex of Norfolk, VA; her grandchildren, Ric Sanders (Caroline), Tyler Sanders (Abby), Kayla Bohannon (Blake), Megan Rozier (Dillon), Jase Reid (Courtney), Jamie Bledsoe (Bryant) and Caitlin Downs (Rett); and her great grandchildren, James Sanders, Connor Sanders, Avery Sanders, Grayson Sanders, Hudson Sanders, Easton Sanders, Kennedy Bohannon, Reese Reid, Millie Reid, Ry Bledsoe, Baker Bledsoe, Lanie Bledsoe, Julie Downs and Jenny Downs.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to First Baptist, The Mattie Marshall Center, or the American Cancer Society.
